Ahead of the 2021 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards, the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) held a webinar on 6 July which unpacked the challenges facing women in the construction industry. Stakeholders across the industry joined online to unpack barriers to success, and discuss how best to minimise these barriers in support of industry transformation....
6 July 2021: This year marks a historic milestone for Knight Piésold, a consulting engineering firm, whose roots go back 100 years in South Africa. The company was founded in Johannesburg in 1921, and has grown from small beginnings into a global consulting firm operating in 15 countries worldwide. With a staff complement of 850 people, the firm is passionate about creating value for clients at every stage of a project. ...
30 June 2021. With Youth Month commemorations coming to a close, the Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) held a seminar, on 29 June, aimed at raising awareness for opportunities for young people in the social housing value chain. Mandla Mochoko, SHRA Marketing and Communications Officer, chaired the event and said, “We are here today to stimulate interest in the built environment sector, where young people can partner with the SHRA to develop government-subsidized affordable social housing rental units.”...
25 June 2021: The South African Institute of Valuers (SAIV) would like to encourage property owners to have a better understanding of the municipal valuation process and its effect on rates and taxes payable. Natalie Ginsberg, Vice President of the SAIV says that it is important for the general public to have a better understanding of their rights and responsibilities as property owners in South Africa. “The SAIV values the role of education in our industry and in our country as a whole. It is important to share helpful information and to aid in a greater understanding of the nuances...
24 June 2021. Industrial solutions company, Linhleko Projects, has recently revealed its vision for business development on the African continent, inspired by the spirit of Ubuntu and strong business ethics. CEO Buang Moloto has set his eyes on a growth trajectory that aims to not only develop the company, the employees, but also the communities around it. “I believe it is important for African businesses to set the example of being human-centric, offering opportunities for individuals, communities, and other local business partners. Our growth should positively impact the communities around which we operate.” comments Moloto....
21 June 2021 Investors today are increasingly obliged to review the performance of the companies they invest in –not just in terms of financial and market performance but in terms of environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. These "intangible elements" have proven to impact long term shareholder value, meaning that it isn’t just the socially conscious who are now worried about issues such as modern slavery, water use, deforestation, financial climate risk and the just energy transition when choosing where to put their money...
Rockwell Automation recently announced winners of Smart Industry’s second annual Transformational Leadership Awards, which were created to honour individuals and organisations leading the way to Industry 4.0....
Business schools always tell their students to “expect the unexpected” and to plan for scenarios one might not expect to see in their organisation or industry. But the COVID-19 pandemic is something no business was truly prepared for. While some companies were better prepared than others, everyone had lessons to learn. ...
Young engineers are the future custodians of South Africa’s infrastructure, and should be supported in their personal and professional development. This is the view of Michael Mhlanga, the Chairperson of the Young Members Panel of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE)....
10 June 2021: The longstanding alliance between Rockwell Automation and Cisco continues to find new ways to provide customer value with the recent announcement that Rockwell Automation is adding Cisco’s Cyber Vision solution to its existing LifecycleIQ Services portfolio of cybersecurity threat detection offerings....